Funds & Investment Management
Open-Ended Funds
Advising on the laws of the BVI, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg, our global Funds & Investment Management team provides unrivalled legal advice on a full range of regulated and unregulated open-ended fund structures including hedge funds, fund of funds, master-feeder funds, liquid alternatives, credit funds and hybrid funds.
Open-Ended Funds
By providing advice in five of the leading fund domiciles, we have an unrivalled view of the global open-ended fund market and can leverage this unique perspective for the benefit of our clients.
Our multi-jurisdictional capability not only allows us to provide unbiased advice when guiding clients to the most appropriate domicile in which to structure their open-ended fund or establish an investment manager, but also gives our clients the advantage of working with a single team capable of advising on a variety of cross-border structures and transactions.
Our lawyers have extensive experience across the full range of regulated and unregulated open-ended fund structures, including:
- Hedge funds
- Fund of funds
- Master-feeder funds
- Liquid alternatives
- Credit funds
- Hybrid funds
We act for a wide range of clients from large global financial institutions to start-up managers including:
- 7 out of the top 10 world's largest single managers
- 17 out of the 20 largest European hedge fund managers
- 7 out of the 8 largest Asian hedge fund managers
In addition, we are uniquely placed to provide specialised fiduciary, administration and compliance services to open-ended funds and their managers from key global financial centres. We also advise on the distribution of these funds through the Maples Group's Global Registration Services.
Related Contacts
KNOWLEDGE
- IAF Update: Finalised Guidance Published Ahead of Year-End Introduction of New Framework 24 November 2023
- SFDR 2 0 - A Time for Evolution 20 November 2023
- Cayman Islands Removed from the FATF Grey List 27 October 2023
- Funds and Investment Management Update Ireland and Luxembourg Q3 2023 26 October 2023
- The New York Times - Spotlight on Ireland 17 October 2023
NEWS & DEALS
- Maples Group Advises JIP on the JIP-led Consortium for The Largest Take-Private Deal in Japan's History 23 November 2023
- Maples Group's Multi-Jurisdictional Expertise Shines with Partners from Ireland, Cayman Islands and Hong Kong Making '50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds' List 14 November 2023
- Maples Group Leads the 2024 Legal 500 Caribbean Guide with Most Tier 1 Rankings 13 November 2023
- Maples Group Advises UCK Partners Inc on a Co-Investment Vehicle 04 October 2023
- Maples Group Recognised for Innovation in ESG by HFM Asia Awards 03 October 2023